Quess East stay cautious before Aizawl game

Kolkata The third-placed Quess East Bengal will face former champions Aizawl FC in the ongoing I-League here at the VYBK Stadium today.
While the Kolkata giants would like to reduce the gap with table-toppers Chennai City FC in their run for the title, Aizawl, who are currently placed ninth in the points table, would aim to bring some consistency to their campaign this season.
A win for the visitors would only strengthen their confidence as a team as they have largely failed to impress all throughout their campaign. Quess East Bengal, who have been in a pristine form this season, would be wary about the former champions, whom they had suffered a 2-3 loss in the first leg in November last year.
The hosts have shown immense strength in their defence having only conceded 17 goals this season. With the likes of Costa Rican world-cupper Johnny Acosta, Borja Gomez and Chullova in the defence line, it will not be an easy task for Aizawl to breach the deadlock.
Aizawl’s forward line comprising of Zikahi Dodoz, Kromah and Jaryan can also be equally threatening. Meanwhile, they can draw motivation from their exploits in the first meeting.
East Bengal’s Spanish Coach Alejandro Menendez should be given credit for his tactical improvisations in their midfield, where it has been crucial, and should pose difficulty for the opponents.